A nuisance tenant in Whitwick has been served with a Suspended Possession Order (SPO) following a ruling at the County Court at Leicester.
The terms of the order mean the tenant must change their behaviour or face potential eviction.
The case, which was heard on 14 August 2025, detailed how the tenant was responsible for persistent instances of anti-social behaviour throughout 2024. These included causing noise nuisance, using foul and abusive language, using offensive and sexualised language, and being involved in physical confrontation.
Picture : County Court Leicester
If the tenant fails to comply with the terms of the order, which is suspended for two year the council can apply to the court for possession of property and the tenant evicted.
The council says the ruling demonstrates its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour in the district.
In 2024/25, the council dealt with 207 cases of anti-social behaviour relating to social housing, which led to two evictions.
Full details about how people can report anti-social behaviour to the council can be found on its website at nwleics.gov.uk/asb
Alternatively, people can report anti-social behaviour to the council by calling 01530 454660 or by visiting its Customer Centre in Coalville.
Councillor Andrew Woodman, Portfolio Holder for Housing at NWLDC, said: “We take every report of anti-social behaviour seriously, and are committed to seeing cases through where there is enough evidence to do so.
“It’s vital that people report instances of anti-social behaviour to us so our officers can build a case. The court approving this SPO shows that we do take action.
“I’d particularly like to thank the victims in this case who have worked closely with us in documenting and compiling the evidence which allowed us to apply to the court for this order.
“Thankfully, most cases do not require legal intervention as they can often be resolved through discussion between neighbours, sometimes via independent mediation, to agree a way forward.
“However, where appropriate, we can and do take legal steps to put a stop to anti-social behaviour.”
